Overall Rating
4 out of 5

The Honda S-Wing is a well-equipped and competitively priced executive scooter that performs a lot better than its functional looks might suggest. Honda is pitching the S-Wing as an up-market urban commuter and in that environment it's a cut above the direct competition.

Ride Quality & Brakes
4 out of 5

The S-Wing is stable all the way up to its 70-ish top speed and supremely comfortable thanks to a huge seat and big footboards. Despite its bulky appearance it’s easy to manoeuvre at slow speed. The combined brakes are very good which makes the S-Wing very reassuring to ride in a busy urban environment - the back brake is almost too strong, because a sharp pull on the lever will easily lock the rear.

Engine
4 out of 5

It’s hard not to compare the S-Wing to Suzuki’s Burgman 125 – both are maxi-style scooters, both weigh in at 156kg and both cost around £3,400. Thankfully for Honda, the S-Wing has a much nicer and more direct throttle response, feels quicker off the lights and has a little bit of an edge on top speed.

Build Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5

It’s a Honda, so build quality is good and there should be no issues with reliability. However the dash looks a little dated and the leather-effect plastic surround on the cockpit looks a bit naff.

Insurance, running costs & value
4 out of 5

At £3,395 the S-Wing is bang in line with the competition in terms of price – the Suzuki Burgman is £3,399. But the S-Wing has the edge slightly on quality and performance. Find a Honda S-Wing 125 for sale.

Equipment
4 out of 5

The long side-opening underseat storage bay on the S-Wing is large enough for a full-face helmet with room to spare, but it’s a little shallow. There’s a handy mobile-phone/sunglasses cubby hole in the dash, a 12v power socket and a top-box is available as an optional extra. Riders will find the footwell-mounted filler cap handy and pillions will appreciate the optional backrest. Stainless floor panels pictured are extra. Compare and buy parts for the S-Wing in the MCN Shop.

By
MCN Staff

Owners' Reviews

1 owner has reviewed their HONDA S-WING 125 (2007-on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

I've turned to the Dark Side! Having ridden bikes for 30 years I got a S-Wing for commuting just because of the massive storage space,weather protection and the low petrol consumption. But what a surprise - it is a real blast to ride. The engine is... Read more silky smooth, it'll leave most cars standing at the lights and will twist through the traffic like an eel. It's physical prescence is way beyond that you'd expect from a 125cc, and so is the perfprmance as it'll climb to 70 with ease. A fantastic big of engineering Mr Honda.